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EPISODE · May 18, 2025 · 16 MIN

Can Christians Have Non-Christian Friends?

from You, Me and Jesus · host Keenya Kelly

In this paradigm-shifting episode of "You, Me, and Jesus," Keenya challenges the notion that our closest relationships must be with fellow believers, sharing how her diverse friendships have actually strengthened her faith rather than compromised it.Discover the beauty of finding your faith community beyond church walls as Keenya unpacks friendship as a spiritual practice. She shares the hilarious misunderstandings between her faith worlds and practical ways to cultivate authentic relationships that help you grow spiritually without hidden agendas.In our "What Would Jesus Actually Do?" segment, we explore how Jesus—who was called a friend of sinners—might respond to someone whose best friends aren't Christians, affirming the value of diverse relationships while encouraging authentic living.Whether you're struggling with lonely church attendance, feeling guilty about your non-Christian friendships, or simply longing for deeper community, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on the ministry of genuine friendship.If you felt empowered by this episode, take a screenshot for your stories and tag Keenya on Instagram @keenyakelly. I would be honored to hear your takeaways and re-post your share!Important Links from the show:Understanding your spiritual gifts is definitely one of the foundational things that every single Christian needs to know.If you'd like a quick and free spiritual quiz assessment to understand why and how God gifted you what you have in life click here https://keenyakelly.com/ministry/!Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@youmeandjesus Connect with Keenya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly/ Connect with Keenya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly Connect with Keenya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keenyakelly For more information on courses and resources: https://keenyakelly.com/Are you building a business and you want to know what God is saying to you about your business?Looking for strategy on what to do next with your business or market your business in a way that's Christ focused?Click the following link to book a creative consulting session to get a strategy together for your business that is faith focused: https://keenyakelly.com/creativeconsulting/

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